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Gigabyte AORUS M5 vs ASUS ROG Chakram Core
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Gigabyte AORUS M5
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ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Default Weight162 g
AmbidextrousNo
ConnectivityWired
TypeStandard
Default Weight111.0 g
AmbidextrousNo
Variants
- AORUS M5 (Black)
- ROG Chakram Core (Black)
Our Verdict
Gigabyte AORUS M5
ASUS ROG Chakram Core
The ASUS ROG Chakram Core and the Gigabyte AORUS M5 are both wired gaming mice. The ASUS is much lighter and feels better built. Also, it has much lower latency, and it has a unique thumb joystick that you can use in a precise analog mode or a four-direction D-pad mode. On the other hand, you can adjust the set CPI more precisely on the Gigabyte than you can on the ASUS. Also, the Gigabyte has two CPI switching buttons below the scroll wheel that let you cycle between four custom CPI settings.
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Amazon.comMain Differences forWork
Work
Threshold
Work
7.1
6.6
Mouse Compatibility
10
8.3
Build Quality
7.5
8.5
Buttons
6.9
7.6
Full Comparison
Design
Style
Style Picture
Type
Standard
Standard
Coating
Matte
Matte
Lighting Color
RGB
RGB
Shape
3D Model
Length
4.9" (126 mm)
5.2" (133 mm)
Width
2.8" (70 mm)
3.0" (77 mm)
Height
1.7" (42 mm)
1.7" (42 mm)
Grip Width
68 mm
63 mm
Ambidextrous
No
No
Left-Handed Friendly
No
No
Finger Rest
No
Thumb
Portability
5.4
5.4
Portability picture
Box Volume
22.76 in³ (373 cm³)
26.36 in³ (432 cm³)
Receiver Storing
No
No
Build Quality
7.5
8.5
Build quality picture
Weight
5.6
6.3
Minimum Weight Picture
Lowest Weight
120 g
95.0 g
Default Weight
162 g
111.0 g
Weight Distribution
Centered
Centered
Extra Weights
Yes
Yes
Maximum Weight Without Wire
132 g
Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Hand Recommendation
Claw Grip Hand Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Hand Recommendation
Right-handed
Yes
Left-handed
No
No
Ambidextrous
No
No
Coating
Matte
Matte
Finger Rest
No
Thumb
Wireless Versatility
0.0
0.0
Maximum Of Paired Devices
Wired
Bluetooth
No
No
Receiver
No
No
Battery Type
No Batteries
No Batteries
Use When Charging
No
No
On/Off Activation
None
None
Receiver Extender
No
No
Battery Indicator
No
No
Cable
7.0
7.0
Cable Video
Connectivity
Wired
Wired
Cable Length
6.2 ft (1.9 m)
6.1 ft (1.9 m)
Cable Type
Rubber
Braided
Permanent Kink
Yes
Yes
Port Type: Mouse End
No Port
No Port
Port Type: PC End
USB
USB
Mouse Feet
7.5
7.5
Mouse Feet picture
Gliding Experience
Ok
Good
Material
PTFE
PTFE
Extra Included
Yes
No
In The Box
In the box picture
Palm Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Palm Grip Picture
Small Hand
Yes
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Claw Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Claw Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Fingertip Grip: Hand Size Recommendation
Fingertip Grip Picture
Small Hand
No
Medium Hand
Yes
Large Hand
Yes
X.Large Hand
Yes
Control
Additional Buttons
6.9
7.6
Buttons Picture
Buttons Activation
Mechanical
Total Number Of Buttons
7
10
Number Of Side Buttons
2
6
Number Of Programmable Inputs
7
10
Profile Switching Button
No
No
CPI (DPI) Switching Button
Yes
Gesture Support
No
No
Click Latency
7.8
9.8
Latency Testing While Gaming
Latency Data
Expected Connection
1.5 ms
Wired
15.5 ms
1.5 ms
Receiver
N/A
N/A
Bluetooth
N/A
N/A
CPI
9.3
CPI Video
CPI Graph
SRAV Close-Up
SRAV @ 1600 CPI
-0.06%
SRAV @ 800 CPI
-0.46%
SRAV @ 400 CPI
0.42%
SRAV @ Fixed CPI
N/A
Precision Error Between Speeds
0.40%
Precision Error Between CPI
0.40%
Worst Tracking Error
-3.50%
Minimum CPI
50 CPI
100 CPI
Maximum CPI
16,000 CPI
16,000 CPI
CPI Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
100 CPI
Sensor Latency
8.8
Sensor Latency Demonstration
Sensor Latency Transition Graph
Sensor Latency CPI Graph
Delay To Start Of Movement
16.9 ms
Delay At Half Movement
3.4 ms
Delay To End Of Movement
3.9 ms
Sensor Specifications
Sensor Technology
Optical (LED)
Optical (LED)
Sensor Model
PixArt PMW3389
PixArt PAW3335
Works On Glass
No
No
Minimum CPI (DPI)
50 CPI
100 CPI
Maximum CPI (DPI)
16,000 CPI
16,000 CPI
CPI (DPI) Adjustment Steps
50 CPI
100 CPI
CPI (DPI) Variation
7%
Minimum Lift Off Distance
2.4 mm
2.4 mm
Maximum Polling Rate
1000 Hz
1000 Hz
Mouse Wheel
Mouse wheel picture
Scroll Wheel
Notched Wheel
Notched Wheel
Scroll Wheel Steps
24 Steps
24 Steps
Scroll Wheel Tilt
No
No
Thumb Wheel
No
No
Thumb Wheel Steps
No Thumb Wheel
No Thumb Wheel
Noise
Noise Video
Click Noise
Quiet
Quiet
Operating System And Software
Configuration Software
Software Tour
Software Name
Aorus Engine
Armoury Crate
Software Windows Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Software macOS Compatibility
No
No
On-Board Memory
Yes
Yes
CPI (DPI) Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Polling Rate Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Profile Configuration
Yes
Yes
Profile Auto-Switching
Yes
Software settings screenshot
RGB On/Off
Yes
Yes
Account Needed
No
Mouse Compatibility
10
8.3
Windows Compatibility
Fully
Fully
macOS Compatibility
Fully
Partially
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